Description

A charming 18th century oak-beamed cottage which offers superior accommodation in a non-tourist village, which has a castle (closed to public), racing stables, heated outdoor swimming pool, post office-cum-general store and telephone kiosk. lounge/dining room with feature fireplace,radio, TV, DVD and log fire; kitchen with modern units including refrigerator, microwave, electric cooker; tiled bathroom with bath and shower unit. Duvets and blankets are provided. Visitors are asked to bring their own bed/bathroom linen, but these can be provided for a small additional charge. Private, enclosed rear garden with lawn, flower beds, patio and garden furniture. Lockable single garage plus car port hard standing.

Pets £10 per dog per week / per short break

Sleeping Arrangements

Accommodation comprises two bedrooms (1 double, 1 twin – not bunks);

Facilities

pets

kids

crockery

extras

beauty

pubs

nosmoking

parking

washing

linen

Things You Should Know

There are often special chartered trains running over the main railway lines of Cumbria – usually across the Settle to Carlisle Railway, and back down the West Coast Main Line. Occasionally trains run up the coast through Barrow to Ravenglass, Sellafield, Workington etc.

We are delighted to announce the dates of the next Festival and we shall be using the two houses in the Theatre by the Lake all through the weekend. Meanwhile we hope to bring you free film from Friday to Thursday as Tom at the Alhambra celebrates their Centenary by showing 2 films from each decade all the way through the Festival and beyond so book in to Keswick for a week of film.

Other Information

Located on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, Greystoke has a village green with an ancient Market Cross dating back to the early 1600's.

The village is a fascinating mix of historical and modern attractions and includes: 17th century stone houses and cottages with slate roofs and cobbled forecourts a Sanctuary Stone - which relates to the time when fugitives from justice were granted santuary upon reaching the Church.

The village is a fascinating mix of historical and modern attractions and includes:

17th century stone houses and cottages with slate roofs and cobbled forecourts an imposing Church, which dates back to the mid-1200s and has a massive tower that still houses 15th century bells a Sanctuary Stone - which relates to the time when fugitives from justice were granted santuary upon reaching the Church a Plague Stone - where plague victims left coins in its hollowed-out top, which was filled with vinegar to protect the healthy people, who then left food for the sick an Elizabethan style Castle (not open to the public) which stands in a great wooded park of 6000 acres three folly farmholds and a number of pele towers a professional horse-racing stable owned by Nicky Richards, a descendant of Sir Gordon Richards.

Greystoke's name means "place by the River Creik" but more noticeable is the River Petteril which flows through the village, close to the Church.